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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

R

Name

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[Pb₂OF]Cl

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Halides

Chemical class

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Tetragonal

Crystal system

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3

Mohs hardness

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7.72

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Perfect on {100}

Cleavage

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I4/mmm

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Rum · Approved

IMA

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2011

Named in

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Pale orange-brown, gray in reflected light with abundant pale-yellow internal reflections

Typical colors

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Pb · O · F · Cl

Elements

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